Share Article

Experience Mayan heritage and enjoy the spirit of Mexico with the Mayan Heritage Experience Package at the luxury all-inclusive AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya. Highlights of the package include a guided on-site ecological family tour where guests learn about local flora and fauna, as well as The Coba Mayan Encounter Tour at the Mayan archeological site of Coba. Guests can also climb Nohoch Muul, the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan and the only pyramid people are still allowed to climb. The tour also includes swimming in freshwater wells called cenotes, zip-lining through the Mayan jungle, and a delicious meal prepared by the Mayan women of the area. Guests travel in style with round trip transportation from the Cancun Airport and luxury suite accommodation with ocean or jungle views. The Mayan Heritage Experience Package starts at $423 per adult, per night based on double occupancy from now to December 19th, 2014.

About Grand Velas Riviera Maya:
Set on 205 acres of pristine jungle and mangroves and with the finest white sand beach in the Riviera Maya, the AAA Five Diamond Grand Velas Riviera Maya is an ultra-luxury all-inclusive resort. Guests can choose among three separate ambiances in this Leading Hotel of the World, including adults only ocean-front, family friendly ocean view and a Zen-like tropical setting, embraced by the flora and fauna of the Yucatan Peninsula’s jungle. All 491 designer-like suites are exceptionally spacious, more than 1,100 square feet each, all with balconies, and some with private plunge pools. All feature a Bose sound system, fully stocked mini bars, plasma TVs, wireless internet access, L’Occitane amenities, artisanal tequila and Nespresso machines. Bathrooms deserve special mention with a walk in glass shower, deep soaking Jacuzzi tubs and marble interior. Eight restaurants, including five gourmet offerings, present a tour of Mexico, Europe and Asia. Cocina de Autor, at the hands of the disciples of world celebrity chef Arzak, won the AAA Five Diamond Award, the only all-inclusive restaurant in the world to win this prestigious distinction.

Grand Velas Spa, a Leading Spa of the World and recipient of the award for “Best Luxury Resort Spa in America of 2014” by World Luxury Spas, is the region's largest spa sanctuary. At more than 90,000 square feet,it is known for its authentic Mexican treatments, offerings from around world and signature seven step water journey. Other features include 24-hour personal butler concierge, 24/7 ensuite service, three swimming pools, two fitness centers, water sports, innovative kids club and teens lounge, Karaoke Bar, Koi Sports and DJ bar, piano bar and business center. The resort offers more than 91,000 square feet of meeting spaces and outdoor areas for events and has a 31,000-square-foot Convention Center, able to accommodate up to 2,700 guests. The resort has won numerous awards from Travel + Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, USA Today, Best of the Best Spa by Virtuoso, U.S. News and World Report and Forbes.com, which named it one of the Top Ten Coolest All-Inclusives in 2012. Grand Velas Riviera Maya was built and is operated by Eduardo Vela Ruiz, majority owner, founder and president of Velas Resorts, with brother Juan Vela by his side, vice president of Velas Resorts.